KTM 990 SUPERMOTO R ABS 2013:
THE FIGHTING MACHINE

POWERFUL, STATE-OF-THE-ART V2

ENGINE

The 990 SM R's water-cooled V-engine with 85 kW (114 hp) sets the benchmark for free-revving twins. Its intelligent design principle with multi-function balancer shaft makes it one of the lightest and most compact V2s in its class. The engine impresses with explosive, spontaneous throttle response.

CYLINDER HEAD

Alongside the optimum combustion chamber design, the major factors behind the outstanding performance of the 990 SM R's V-twin with 75° cylinder angle are the state-of-the-art four-valve cylinder heads, each with flow-optimised ducts and two overhead camshafts.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT

The electronic Keihin engine management system regulates the modern fuel injection system on the 990 SM R, focussing on optimum behaviour under partial load and spontaneous responsiveness. In this way, KTM engineers were able to harmonise raw power with optimum rideability.

RADIAL BRAKE

More than adequate deceleration is ensured on the 990 SM R by Brembo® brakes with the very finest components. At the front wheel, two radially-mounted four-piston brake callipers bite hard into floating 305 mm discs at the command of the radial master cylinder. So that braking works perfectly even in difficult conditions, a Bosch 9M+‑ABS intervenes in borderline cases to prevent the front wheel from blocking or an unintentional endo. But don’t worry, you only notice the ABS when things get really too hot to handle. Until then, you can control your deceleration with customary, racing precision.

WITH ABS

ABS

The disconnectable dual-circuit ABS system developed in cooperation with Bosch offers excellent protection against over-braking, while maintaining the full effect and perfect feedback of a genuine sports brake thanks to very fine sensors. Weighing no more than one kilogramme, the ABS system therefore allows extremely sporty braking. And sets standards in the prevention of unintentional endos.

FINEST COMPONENTS

SHOCK COMPONENTS AND POWDER-COATED FRAME

The recipe for the KTM 990 SM R is based not least on the very finest ingredients, which also delight the eye of the beholder. Take, for example, the powder-coated frame, radial Brembo® brake callipers or the high-quality suspension components from WP Suspension.

A state-of-the-art V2 engine with electronic injection and impressive punch, a perfectly balanced chassis, a complete package of high-quality components: the 990 SM R is the most radical twin-cylinder Supermoto on the market. – and also one of the safest thanks to the superb Bosch 9M+‑ABS. All the more astounding that it is just as much fun in the urban jungle as it is ticking off passes and out on the racetrack. One of the most dynamic, yet at the same time versatile machines, not only in the Supermoto segment.